When it comes to history it is nice to see pictures and read about it, but when you get to see it and experience the feeling on being on the boat is nice. The ship is well preserve and is amazing to see the decks, the cannons and cabins. It would be nice to see the sails open.
Unfortunately, the ship will be in dry dock for 3 years starting March 2015, but you will get the opportunity to see a ship in dry dock and learn more about it at the USS Constitution Museum.
Museum was great for kids or teens. Very good explanations of the history and lots of games. Very interactive.
If you have some time, I recommend stoping by this amazing ship! It was fun to climb down into the interior and hear the interpreters (who were actual Navy officers) talk about the ship. Great photo op as well.
On board exhibition was excellent, made all the better by having crew on board to answer questions. The exhibits in the man building were equally fascinating. First class.
Even if I'm not that into historical ships my partner truly is and we made a visit to the USS Constitution during our Freedom Trial-walk. The small museum you get to pass before visiting the ship gives you all the information needed and as you get onboard the ship you travel back in time. Spontanic guiding onboard is helpful and the ship is very well preserved.
Wait till you do the tour...and....make sure you go thru the museum. The ship is so clean, you could eat off the floor.
The tour of the ship along with the museum to follow was pretty good. The kids enjoyed being on the ship however, the only downfall is there isn't much else in the Navy Yard to do. There is a short walk to the North End for lunch and some Itialian pastries that is always a plus. I still would recommend this to folks visiting the area and especially to those who are walking the freedom trail.
Called ahead to make sure it was open, only to get there and find out the closed stopped at noon on Friday. So much for planning. However, we got pictures of the ship and learned about its rich history. If you're a huge Navy-buff. This is a must-see.
Oldest commissioned ship in the US Navy...built in Boston and fought British war ships...remained undefeated...A British sailor noticing his cannons balls where just bouncing off the Constitution's hull proclaimed 'she must be built of iron!'...US sailors will guide you on this history tour...She's docked proudly at the Boston Naval Base (also on display a US WWII Destroyer; the 'Cassin Young')